Rev 2:1 | MHM | STEP | The Church in Ephesus This section gives the first message of Jesus to the seven churches, focusing on the church in Ephesus. Ephesus was an important city where Paul had once planted a church (Acts 19 ) and where John also spent much time. The message comes directly from Jesus, who is described as holding the leaders of the churches in His hand and walking among the churches. This shows His care and close relationship with His people. Jesus knows everything about His churches—both the good and the bad—and gives strong encouragement, honest rebuke, and wonderful promises. v. 1 : The letter is addressed to the "angel" or leader of the church in Ephesus. Jesus is the One sending the message. He is described as He that holds the seven stars in his right hand, and walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks (Revelation 1:13,16 ). This means He watches over the leaders and is always present with His churches. He guides them, protects them, and gives them the light they need. Even though Jesus is in heaven, He is very close to His people on earth.

‏ Revelation of John 2:1

The Church in Ephesus

This section gives the first message of Jesus to the seven churches, focusing on the church in Ephesus. Ephesus was an important city where Paul had once planted a church (Acts 19 ^a) and where John also spent much time. The message comes directly from Jesus, who is described as holding the leaders of the churches in His hand and walking among the churches. This shows His care and close relationship with His people. Jesus knows everything about His churches—both the good and the bad—and gives strong encouragement, honest rebuke, and wonderful promises.

v. 1: The letter is addressed to the "angel" or leader of the church in Ephesus. Jesus is the One sending the message. He is described as He that holds the seven stars in his right hand, and walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks (Revelation 1:13,16 ^b). This means He watches over the leaders and is always present with His churches. He guides them, protects them, and gives them the light they need. Even though Jesus is in heaven, He is very close to His people on earth.